A train travel at the rate of 50 km/h without stoppages and it travels at 40 km/h with stoppages. How many minutes does the train stop on an average per hour?

6 min
12 min
18 min
14 min

Correct Answer: 12 min

Explanation:

Due to stoppages, it covers 10 km less per hour.
Time taken to cover 10 km = (10/50) x 60 = 12 min
Hence, the train stops on an average 12 min per hour.

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